How to Remove Bloatware and Trial Apps from a New Windows PC

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Installed Apps menu

   Press the Windows key and type 'Installed apps'. Select the matching system setting from the search results to open the management panel.

   Note: Win + I
2. 1 min

   Identify non-essential applications

   Scroll through the list of applications. Look for software titles you do not recognize, manufacturer-branded utilities, or trial versions of security software that you do not intend to purchase.

   Note: Avoid uninstalling drivers or software labeled with your PC manufacturer's name if they appear critical to hardware functionality.
3. 30 sec

   Initiate the removal process

   Locate the target application in the list. Click the 'More options' icon (represented by three horizontal dots) next to the app name and select 'Uninstall'.

4. 30 sec

   Authorize the uninstallation

   A secondary confirmation prompt will appear. Click 'Uninstall' again to confirm your choice. Follow any on-screen prompts if the application launches its own custom removal wizard.

5. 1 min

   Restart the system

   After removing multiple applications, restart your computer to ensure all background processes, residual registry keys, and temporary files associated with the removed software are cleared.